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A high-risk medical device didn’t meet federal standards. The government paid millions for more
For years after federal inspectors found serious problems with the HeartWare heart pump, agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and...
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Medicare expands coverage of continuous glucose monitoring devices for diabetes
The final CMS rule applies primarily to CGMs that integrate with Medtronic insulin pumps.
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Docs refused to pay the cyber attack ransom – and suffered
Ransomware attacks are driving some small practices out of business.
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Medicaid implements waivers for some clinical trial coverage
This year, the CMS will help implement a mandate for Medicaid coverage of costs associated with clinical trial participation, a move expected to...
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CVS, Walmart plan bigger in-store clinics: Will primary care practices suffer?
“The problem with retail clinics is they’ve expanded into chronic care management in one or more episodes that require care, but not true...
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FDA agrees that mifepristone is safe enough to dispense by mail
In light of COVID-19, the FDA in April said women didn’t have to pick up the pills in person. Now the agency is making the rule permanent. After a...
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Pill mill psychiatrist gets prison; must forfeit cash, luxury cars
Even though the undercover patients pretended to have signs of drug abuse, Dr. Abraham still prescribed oxycodone on each visit without any...
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Califf plans work on opioids, accelerated approvals on return to FDA
In emphasizing the need for continued efforts to address risks of painkillers, Biden’s FDA nominee cites his relatives’ experience in getting 30-...
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Medicare insulin negotiations seen saving $17 billion
Democrats seek to bolster the chances of a law passing that addresses drug prices.
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Mistake: Doc does vasectomy instead of circumcision; patient sues; more
No expert testimony is needed to establish medical malpractice if the lack of care is so obvious that it’s within the comprehension of a layperson...
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More Americans skipping medical care because of cost, survey says
Even some of the country's highest-income households appear to be struggling with health care costs.